Stages of group development

1. Forming Stage
The first stage in group development, characterized by much uncertainty.
Example: When student admitted in university, then he or she will be confused in which student group he or she will join.


2. Storming stage
The second stage in group development, characterized by intragroup conflict.
Example: Student group of university will fight each other orally to influence student.


3. Norming stage
The third stage in group development, characterized by close relationships and cohesiveness.
Example: The student will finally decide in which group he or she will join due to close relationship of group leader .


4. Performing stage
The fourth stage in group development, when the group is fully functional.
Example: In this stage student joins the union he is fully functional .


5. Adjoining stage
The final stage in group development for temporary groups, characterized by concern with wrapping up activities rather than performance.
Example: In this stage student will not get interest of being member of the group and resign from the group.